St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-26
IN THE CHURCHES.
Pulpits and Affairs Were Dec
grated With Christmas Flowers.

The decorations at St. Mary's church
yesterday m0ring were beautiful in the
extreme. The sanctuary with its nu-
merOus lighted candles, among which
were many beautiful Towering plants
and shrubs, was very pretty sight.
Father Timothy. of st. Thomas semi
nary, preached an eloquent sermon. The
music was fine, Haydn's Imperial Mass
No. 3 was sung, as was also Handel'S
Hailelujah chorus. Solos were given by
the Misses Alice Howe and Elsie Howe,
and MeSSrS. ii. McLachlan and John
Gehan.
AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
TheChriStmas services of the Sunday
school were held in Plymouth church
last evening. A number of fine anthems
and carols were rendered by the little
folks and the choir. A recitation in two
parts was given by the little Misses
May Dana and Grace Warner, while
Miss Minnie Vincent gave recitaton
which was well rendered and we'll re-
ceived. The meeting closed with short
addresses by DIR. Dana and Secretary
Hart. of the board of corrections and
charities.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The choir of the First Baptist church
rendered many beautiful selections yes
terday morning. Rossini's ''Cujus
Amman" MendeIssohn's "Hark, the
Herald Angels" Handlers grand organ
postlude, ''The Heavens are Telling"
and GOss' full anthem, The Wilder
ness" were some of the selections rem
dered, Rev. DIR. Mabie delivered an
eloquent sermon on the subject: The
Manger Symbol"
AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
FestoOnS of ivy were suspended from
the ceilings and sides of the audience
room of St. Paul'S church yesterday
morning with telling effect, making a
beautiful and striking picture. The
music was fine and was rendered by
surpliced choir.
AT HOUSE OF HOPE.
Two massive pillars of evergreen
made up the decorations in the House
of Hope church yesterday morning.
The musical programme was very eX-
cellent. and embraced selections from
Mozart, Buck, Haydn, Faure, and clos
ing with Shelley's hymn. "Hark, Hark
My Soul"
DIR. SMITHS CHRISTMAS WORDS.
The attendance at the First NJ. f.
church yesterday morning was unusu-
ally large. Perhaps this was on account
of Christmas, or, perhaps, the cOngrega-
ton thought they would hear something
startling or sensational between their
pastor. Rev. Samuel G. Smith and Bishop
c. ID. Foss. Be this as it may, the crowd
was large, and all it heard was the follow
ing letter of resignation, written by Mr..
Smith to the bishop. 1t caused no sur
prise, as the congregation has been
aware of Mr.. Smiths intentions for
some days:
Bishop C.. d. FOss-Reverend and
Dear Sir: During several years ] have
had growing conviction that the time
would come when it would be necessary
for ME to give up the ministry of the
Methodist Episcopal church on account
of disagreement with its polity. 1t had
not been my intention to do SO at once,
as l have not yet determined what
course to pursue, but my feeling in the
matter has obtained such publicity,
without action or wish on my part. that
it seems to me proper to surrender my
pulpit, pending consideration, so as TO
embarrass as little as possible the
church which l leave. l therefore in
form you that after Sunday, Jan. l, /
desire to vacate the pastorate of First
church, st. Paul. Yours truly,
SAMUEL q. SMITH.
st. Paul, Dec. 81, 1887.